When critical path activities are delayed by the owner (or another party), contractors will sometimes “pace,” or slow down, other activities to match the owner-caused delay. What should contractors do to preserve their rights to obtain more than a simple time extension?
How to Ensure Quality in Construction
Quality is about follow-through and compliance, but complex processes and deliverables can make that challenging. Establishing clear expectations at the project’s outset, conscientious implementation of all training, and processes and with regular touchpoints with personnel are the path to success.
Advanced Work Packaging: A Pathway to Predictable Projects
This collaborative approach to capital projects puts owner organizations on a constraint-free path of construction. While not new, the concept of advanced work packaging is gaining momentum in the industry and delivering more predictable outcomes.
A New Spin on Productivity Review Processes
A new approach to tracking productivity can mean savings for businesses working across the construction industry. Here's how it went for one contractor.
COVID-19 Has Shut Down Your Construction Project. Is There Insurance for That?
As COVID-19 spreads, its impact on the construction industry could be severe. Will your insurance policies provide any coverage for the extra expenses and losses you are about to incur?
Tips to Improve Quality Management in Construction
Effective approaches to quality management result in better project outcomes. But how can they be quantified and measured?
How Coronavirus Is Impacting the Construction Industry
The IRS extended the deadline to file tax returns and pay taxes, relieving some immediate financial fears for contractors related to COVID-19. Here are a few ways contractors can lessen the impact of the virus on other areas of their businesses.
Five Tips to Successfully Communicate About Megaprojects
It is never too early to create a communication and engagement strategy for a megaproject. Recognizing open dialogue while building trust with the community can be critical to project success.











